Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version United Republic of the Battalion was absorbed into

the Battalion was absorbed into the 15th Reserve Battalion

44 mm x 46 mm)

24 Years Service Cross

glue residue on the reverse of both from previous board mounting

The period sharpened blade is the style with a ricasso appearing bright and shiny

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 First Class; Screwback Version United Republic of the Battalion was absorbed intoAn example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; consisting of a cross pattee of multi piece construction with a blackened metal core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central mobile swastika with the re institution date 1939 in raised numbering on the lower arm, the reverse plain, with a thorn attached to the reverse to secure the Iron Cross to the uniform, along with a one piece screwback